21st Jan 2006, 17:51

It's good to hear someone speak so proudly of there Eclipse. I happen to own a 2000 Eclipse GT, and I have no complaints, besides general mechanical problems of car in that price range and class. It's unreal how fast the car takes off from sitting at a stand still. All can say is my eclipse comes in handy when running a little late for work.

2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse RS from North America

Summary:

Faults:

My car had one recall to check the steering linkage. Dealer inspection showed no problems with my car.

No serious problems.

General Comments:

My car drives nice and has good pickup for a four cylinder. Gas mileage has been nice.

Steering is very responsive. Small movements of the steering wheel will turn the car quickly. I love driving down winding mountain roads here in San Diego. My car was also a nice ride for the 5 hour trip from San Diego to Las Vegas and had good back support for the drive.

Braking is sharp and steady.

The manual shifter is a little clunky and could be better.

Road noise is a little loud, but not too much of a problem.

There is little side protection from getting door dings from other drivers in a small parking lot. My car has several in only 2 years of driving.

I am 6'1 and the inside is a little tight, but OK.

I also regret getting a center console with the cup holders right behind the manual shifter, they a really useless for drinks. If they were right below the stereo there would be no problems.

The only big concern I have is the very small triangular windows at the rear comers. There is very little visibility if I am changing lanes. This is even more of a problem if the headrest is in the top position. My girlfriend is 5'2 and this is also a problem for her.

Despite all the little nit-picks I have listed I would gladly recommend someone buying the car.

28th Dec 2005, 18:34

I agree with the problem of blind spots. I own the 2000 RS and a blind spot I found immediately after purchasing the car new was the left hand side front window post. Since I drive on a lot of curve roads here in PR it is a major problem. Other than that, the car is cool and I have no major complaints...